EU collection from the American Country performer containing his finest proto-Rockabilly, upbeat Country and Pop recordings for Columbia from 1954-60. The collection also features three previously unissued numbers from 1956 and '60, plus the complete January, 1956 session (two days after Elvis recorded Heartbreak Hotel) that produced 'Beautiful Baby' and Lord's blazing cover of Johnny Cash's hit 'So Doggone Lonesome'. Elvis's bassist and drummer stayed around to work the session. Also featured is the original recording of Boudleaux Bryant's 'Hawk-Eye', later a chart single for Frankie Laine. The star sidemen include Chet Atkins, Hank Garland, Harold Bradley, Grady Martin, and two of Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys. Bear Family.
EU collection from the American Country performer containing his finest proto-Rockabilly, upbeat Country and Pop recordings for Columbia from 1954-60. The collection also features three previously unissued numbers from 1956 and '60, plus the complete January, 1956 session (two days after Elvis recorded Heartbreak Hotel) that produced 'Beautiful Baby' and Lord's blazing cover of Johnny Cash's hit 'So Doggone Lonesome'. Elvis's bassist and drummer stayed around to work the session. Also featured is the original recording of Boudleaux Bryant's 'Hawk-Eye', later a chart single for Frankie Laine. The star sidemen include Chet Atkins, Hank Garland, Harold Bradley, Grady Martin, and two of Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys. Bear Family.
